#dayofastranger

[patshen]

Winter at Merton’s hermitage is remarkably calm and quiet, especially in contrast to summer’s insect chorus: the distant murmur of man’s machines (an inescapable reality even in the quietest of places), the occasional yips and howls of a pack of coyotes, the creaks and moans of pine trees, but otherwise silent. Calm is perforated with the work of seeking warmth; tend the fire or else freeze. Excited to share this beautiful cinematic meditation directed by my pal @casshall for Merton fans and non-fans alike. #thomasmerton #hermitage #dayofastranger (at Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuEtOasDM90/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=g3gl9etrfe3n

[patshen]

Capturing 6 channels of the beautiful quiet of Merton’s hermitage to take home with me. #dayofastranger #thomasmerton #film (at Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuBuQnWj5Ko/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=idxwalq7ujrh

[patshen]

Getting up close & personal with one of the greatest thinkers/artists of the 20th century at The Thomas Merton Center. // Getting to peer into his viewfinder & read letters Merton exchanged w/giants like Henry Miller, DT Suzuki, Dorothy Day et al was kind of amazing. #dayofastranger #film (at Bellarmine University) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt8-81bjeL6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3xwxcqof89o9